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We might all be missing our regular massage appointments but there is so much we can do at home to keep up the
practice and benefits of massage ourselves. Here are just a few of the benefits you can gain from self-massage.
**Body
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There are well known physical benefits to massage like easing muscular tension or stiffness and improving bloodcirculation. Massage can even initiate the release of natural pain-relieving hormones and give a sense of wellbeingthat can boost the immune system. We all feel that natural affinity to massage our forehead and temples when we feel aheadache coming on.
Mind
The benefits for the body can seem more obvious but there are also many benefits for the mind. For example, massagingyour face or body before bed can reduce stress and nervous tension, encouraging a deeper sense of relaxation andtherefore a deeper sleep. Additional to this, more meaningful breathing is another advantage that can benefit both thebody for those with respiratory conditions as well as creating space for the thoughts in our mind.
Other mindful benefits to massage can be an increased sense of self-worth, the feeling of being nurtured and can helpto focus or unclutter the mind.
Skin
Our skin being the largest organ of our body can often be left until last. Carving out this time for the skin can notonly improve skin tone and texture but it's elasticity too because of the increased blood circulation to thesurface.
The power of touch
Touch is one of our first senses to develop. In our busy world we don't always have time for physical contactand yet it is so important to our wellbeing. Research shows that stress and sickness go hand in hand and the morerelaxed we are the healthier we will be. Meaning massage could be the antidote to a stressful day.
Self-massage can bring back balance into our most challenging days. Here's a short tutorial of how you canincorporate a daily jaw massage into your skincare routine that will help you ease built up muscle tension in yourjaw, neck and shoulders. Remember to slow down, deepen your breathing and relax your shoulders for the ultimate mind,body and skin experience.
For this massage all you need is an oil-based product to help slip on your face. In the tutorial cleanse it back facecleanser from ede is used to perform the massage whilst cleansing the skin or you could use needs must face oil as ajoint moisturiser and oil for massage at the end of your routine.
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